Online games are on the rise in Finland. In the past years, the industry has become one of the largest in Europe. Experts consider Finnish mobile gaming developers to be leaders in their field. This has led to an abundant and innovative market, with new types of online games popping up daily. In 2024, analysis has shown that it projected revenue in online gaming in Finland. It will reach an estimated $429.3 million. An annual growth rate of 11.09%.
Thanks to their entertainment value and timelessness, alongside this upward trajectory is the increased use of a few genres that remain popular no matter what.
Partially thanks to eSports, sporting games are on the up. It is still an up-and-coming genre. A number of talented games in Finland are becoming eSports athletes. A much higher number are tuning in to stream tournaments. Fortnite, League of Legends, and Apex Legends are some of the most popular games that eSports gamers from Finland are included. With Finland coming in second place, the industry is fast-evolving. This is in terms of most online video watchers in Scandinavian Peninsula.
Unsurprisingly, some of the most commonly played games in Finland are iGaming classics like poker, roulette, and blackjack. The state-owned company has the exclusive right to provide these games to Finnish residents as of 2024. However, this monopoly will have ended and gaming providers will be able to operate within the country by 2026. For now, players can explore offshore options. Matti Laurila of technopedia.com says the best iGaming licenses for Finnish players are those from the EEA region, like Malta’s license, Mansaari or Isle of Man, as well as Estonia’s license. This is because winnings from these sites are tax-free for players in Finland.
A recent study revealed that Finnish citizens play puzzles and cards the most among video game genres.
